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Rest in Peace Dad: First 100 Days; Week 1,2,3

Rest in Peace Dad: First 100 Days; Week 1,2,3

Reflecting on my father’s final journey, I retrace old memories while navigating the complexities of grief and closure. From our everyday rides to the poignant final trip to the cemetery, this personal story delves into the emotional landscape of loss, healing, and the importance of preserving our loved ones' legacies. Join me on a road trip through California's history, as I visit sites like James Marshall’s gravesite and share insights on the value of memory, tradition, and new beginnings after loss.
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Job Search Story

Job Search Story

Above are all the job listings I applied for earlier this week in the CA Senate, do I think I will get any of these jobs? No. I think Sacramento...
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As Serious as a Heart Attack

As Serious as a Heart Attack

As an anchoring thing, I want to write from the outset of this post that my Dad survived, and is recovering well a few days after suffering a heart attack....
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Process for Books

Process for Books

I figured I would make a quick blog post about the my process of posting each book.   Sometimes the internet has a way of making a lot of work...
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Philadelphia

Philadelphia

Philadelphia  Things I noticed that’s different here then in California. 1. The Amish Farmers Market in Newtown makes the best pretzels I’ve ever had. Also Pretzels are less of a...
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Resume Old and New

Resume Old and New

This was an Old Resume from several years ago.  I don't believe anyone in the California Legislature ever attempted to have a resume like this one before I showed up....
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Washington District of Columbia

Washington District of Columbia

My first impression is that Washington DC is Paris 2.0. Museums, malls, gardens, hotels.      Not all the lights were working at the WW II Memorial. But I did...
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NYC

NYC

Monday 3/14/22 first time to NYC and New Jersey is on pi day. (Maybe a deal on a slice is in my future for lunch or dinner) arriving masked up via...
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Traveling on a Budget

Traveling on a Budget

Traveling on a Budget The Mission: See the Sights in New York City, Philadelphia, & Washington DC eat their food and have a good time for less than $1,000 excluding...
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